The Tibetan Spaniel has a domed head, a short blunt muzzle, and a distinctive underbite or an end-to-end bite. Unlike the Pekingese, it does not have extra skin around the eyes. Its ears are v-shaped and feathered and hang down either side of the head and they have a mane of hair around their necks. They have a silky double coat, which is medium in length on the body and short and smooth on the face and front of the legs. They come in a variety of colours, including red, fawn, gold, white, cream, and black and tan. Tibetan Spaniels and true companion dogs, which thrive in the company of their owners and do not like to be left alone for long periods of time. They are utterly devoted to their owners, over whom they will be strongly protective. This can make them sometimes distrustful and aloof with strangers, making early socialisation and training very important with this breed. They don’t always gel with younger children, preferring the calmer ways of older children but generally do well with other dogs and pets. Despite their devotion to their owners, Tibetan Spaniels are super independent by nature and occasionally stubborn, happy to ignore their owners if there is something more interesting going on. As such, they greatly benefit from positive, gentle training. Tibetan Spaniels are energetic and upbeat dogs, who like to be busy but they don’t require a lot of exercise and will do well with short walks and lots of playtime around the home.